Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Government Question 20

Practice objective / multiple choice question 20 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Government Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 20 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • GOVERNMENT • objective

In a recent election, 1,200,000 votes were cast out of 2,000,000 registered voters. The constitution declares an election legitimate only if voter turnout is at least 60 % and the winning candidate receives at least 40 % of the votes cast. Candidate A obtained 480,000 votes, Candidate B 350,000 votes and Candidate C 370,000 votes. Does the election satisfy both legitimacy criteria and who is the winner?

Answer Options

A. No; although turnout is sufficient, the winning candidate did not obtain the required share of votes.
B. Yes; both criteria are met but Candidate B is the winner.
C. No; the turnout does not meet the required threshold and Candidate B is the winner.
Correct Answer D. Yes; both criteria are met and Candidate A is the winner.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Yes; both criteria are met and Candidate A is the winner.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Government Question 20. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Government examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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